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Image: Dubai Media Office/ For illustrative purposes Dubai has approved its largest multi-year budget cycle, signing off on planned expenditure of Dhs302.7bn and projected revenues of Dhs29.2 bn for the fiscal years 2026 to 2028. The decision was issued by Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum in his capacity as Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE. The three-year plan aligns with broader targets to support sustainable economic growth and expand investment in sectors tied to digital transformation, space research, and artificial intelligence. Dubai’s Department of Finance expects the cycle to deliver an operating surplus equal to…
Images: Supplied ADNOC Distribution, the UAE’s largest mobility and convenience retailer, has launched a new roadside retail concept, ‘The Hub by ADNOC,’ aimed at expanding its non-fuel business and creating community-focused destinations across the country. The first site opened in Shawamekh, Abu Dhabi, with six locations planned by the end of 2025 and a total of 30 expected by 2030. ADNOC Distribution said the sites are designed with a retail footprint three times larger than traditional service stations and will combine fuel, EV charging and car care with food, recreation and family facilities. The company expects the hubs to contribute…
Microsoft’s commitment to the UAE’s AI transformation took centre stage at the recent GITEX Global 2025, where the tech giant unveiled a suite of initiatives designed to embed artificial intelligence across education, industry, and government. At the company’s AI Tour held in Dubai earlier this month, Microsoft announced the expansion of its Elevate UAE skilling programme, targeting over 250,000 students, educators, and government employees by the end of 2027. The initiative will embed AI literacy and hands-on training across educational institutions, including 100,000 students in GEMS private schools, while offering sustained programmes and partnerships with cutting-edge AI tools. The AI…
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Newsletter platform beehiiv recently celebrated its four-year anniversary by launching a suite of new features, including an AI website builder, as well as support for podcasts and selling digital products. In other words, beehiiv is about more than newsletters now. Co-founder and CEO Tyler Denk (who writes a popular startup newsletter of his own) spoke to TechCrunch about why the company has been expanding, explaining that it was largely in response to customer demand, particularly since beehiiv offered very basic blog templates from the start. “All of our users were like, ‘Hey, this is great, I like using your email…
Image credit: WAM/Website Dubai Crown Prince and Chairman of The Executive Council Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has approved the new Architectural Identity for Dubai’s road projects, a framework designed to unify the visual language of the emirate’s expanding transport network and support its long-term urban vision. The initiative forms part of Dubai’s broader strategy to develop an integrated, sustainable, and aesthetically distinct city that enhances the experience of residents, commuters, and visitors alike. The Crown Prince also reviewed progress on two of the emirate’s most significant transport upgrades, the Trade Centre Roundabout Improvement Project and the…
Image credit: Getty Images The UAE Cyber Security Council has warned of escalating cybersecurity risks linked to untrusted public charging ports, reporting that 79 per cent of travellers unknowingly expose their personal data when powering their devices at unsecured public stations. According to the Council, some public charging points may contain malicious software or hidden systems capable of accessing personal information through “juice jacking” attacks. These attacks exploit media or image transfer protocols that activate automatically when a device is connected, allowing hackers to intercept or extract sensitive data. Read more-Big changes ahead: Airlines tighten rules for power banks, phones…
Image credit: Getty Images The UAE is set for a period of shifting weather conditions as a weak surface low-pressure system and upper-air extension move across the country, according to forecasts issued by the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The development is expected to bring higher humidity, intermittent cloud cover, and scattered light rainfall, particularly in western areas and offshore islands. The NCM said Saturday evening that humid mornings with possible fog will begin from tomorrow and continue through 27 November, accompanied by light to moderate winds that may freshen at times. Early in the week, the Arabian Gulf could…
The identity of the mystery buyer who set Dubai buzzing with a record-breaking penthouse purchase has finally come to light. The buyer is none other than Ugur Akkus, a U.S.-based Turkish billionaire and Chairman of A&S Investment Holding, who quietly secured one of the Middle East’s most exclusive residences—a $130–$136 million penthouse at Como Residences on Palm Jumeirah. With five bedrooms, a private terrace overlooking the Arabian Gulf, and a personal swimming pool suspended high above the city, the penthouse is a masterpiece of modern luxury living. But the story goes deeper than a high-profile transaction: according to sources, Akkus…